more likely place for a black man to succeed columbus or dc area (Washington: fit in, employment)

[streetcreed]

rom what i remember about Columbus is nothing like that, its what they say out here, A RED STATE, meaning very conservative.

As a political scientist I will 100 percent disagree. Columbus is not a "red state" or conservative. The city is progressive. However, this is not how the city use to be. I always say if you begin your statement with the words "when I was in/live in Columbus it is very likely your statement is outdated.

I think you will be pleased to know that since the mid 1990s and especially in the early 2000s Columbus moved from a moderate to liberal city, and conservative to moderate/socially progressive metro

[Beavercreek33]

Columbus has consistantly been voted one of the best cities in the nations for African Americans to live and work in. It also has a rapidly growing asian and hispanic population too. Columbus is a very diverse city, that is overwhelmingly accepting to different minorities. I always love to go to Columbus and go to some of the Somali restaurants. Minneapolis and Columbus have the largest Somali populations in the nation.

[HuskerDu]

The OP already informed us that this thread is not about race. Regardless of whether you have dreads or giant blue spikes for hair... corporate is corporate in any city (yes even DC). Start your own business if you don't feel like conforming or do what my old punk rock a$$ has been doing for years and have fun with the whole "business casual" thing during the day. Foot in the door is a very important thing and it's not selling out at all.

I think Henry Rollins put it best... "It's not the way you wear your hair, it's what's inside your head"

[LewLew]

Tweezy,
I think amywhere in the midwest and also other parts of the country aren't as "open-minded" as say D.C., California, Washington State, NYC, etc. I am not sure that it's the actual part of the country or the companies that are hiring in those areas. You are correct that coastal areas tend to be more understanding, and "sky is the limit" I think you said to....remember that there are HUGE companies there, worldwide companies, government, etc. There are many more opportunities for all types of people...however, it comes with a price. You'll have to make twice what you would in Columbus to live well, and you'll have 10x's the competition for every job you seek.
I'm glad things seem to be working out well for you in DC. If you really want to get back to Columbus, get that great BOSS job in DC, and make your way back. Then, maybe you can be one of the first to start being the guy who makes that difference in the area.

[Tenzo]

Originally Posted by streetcreed

As a political scientist I will 100 percent disagree.

You know, ever since I took that course I always wondered.
What does a 'political scientist' do for a living?

I besides post of boards?

[bgo]

I now read all of Tenzo's posts for both for their intelligence and humor....Columbus has come a long way over the years, I agree, but it is still Green Acres Red-Necky in its outlook. (Or, "Children of the Corn," as Tenzo labels it) Many midwestern cities are this way, and that doesn't make them bad places to live.

"Political scientist" is a euphenism for a person who can't get a job doing anything besides keeping stats for the government (or, their buddies who work in the government)

[Beavercreek33]

I think its funny.

Columbus and Omaha, two very underrated cities are considered "Cow Towns" I think its good though, they can meet the challenged and try to make this image dissapear.

[Zippy7fo]

DC destroys Columbus. Growing up in Ohio and moving to DC/VA/MD after college blew my head off. It was a total contradiction to all the 6 o'clock news stories breaking with your typical AA robs x or murders y story. I met doctors, lawyers, editors, money managers, computer programmers, professors, politicians, and sucessful entrepeneurs who all had a total different outlook and vibe about them. They all felt they were gonna be successful and nobody was gonna interfere with their destiny. In fact I wouldn't even say its about race but more about attitude to succeed professionally in DC that divides and seperates people. If you are a slacker dc is not the place....

[Tenzo]

Totally different aspect you are looking at.

In Columbus you get up, put on dockers, come to work on time, do what people expect and get along with others. There is work for everyone who tries

In a major city you wake up early, work out and put on tailored clothes. You come in early and work hard, do the work that others don't want to and realize that you don't get a second chance to impress. There are 11 million others who are looking to have an edge. If you stop to tie your shoes, someone will pass you. People demand excled performance out of you, you look for ways to keep ahead of the curve, because the pack is right behind you. Lead, follow or get out of the way.

Both have their attractiveness, both have their advantage. Succeeding in a big city is like a Gatorade commercial, succeeding in a cow town is like a barn raising.

You want to be your best? Excel beyond what you ever thought was possible for you? Go get competitive with 11 million people. You want to to be relaxed and feel good? Go to Columbus.

I'm not saying one is better than the other. Just different.
But I highly recommend trying both.

and the above has nothing to due with race.

So you want to succeed? That is an individual evaluation that has nothing to do with race.

[stationplay]

on no! not the race thingy lol!

black folks make it in this city and if you can't see it then you really need to check your glasses. as far as 6 figures goes...i mean...you can make 6 figs anywhere if your qualified. but hell go where the money is for you.